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Video: Inside the Original Ford GT Project

Posted on April 14, 2018 by MCG

With exclusive first-hand commentary, this classic video from Ford Racing tells the story of the original Ford GT program with a special focus on victory at Le Mans. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Edsel Ford II, Ford, Ford GT

MCG Executive Briefing for April 13, 2018

Posted on April 13, 2018 by MCG

Sporting a pre-sale estimate of up to $11.13 million, this 1957 Ferrari 250GT Tour de France will be offered at the RM Sotheby’s Monaco Sale on May 14. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: The 1988 Pontiac Banshee IV Concept

Posted on April 12, 2018 by MCG

Here’s an original PR video from General Motors starring a bold concept vehicle with a number of forward-looking Pontiac features: the 1988 Banshee IV. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac Banshee IV

Video: Presenting the 1953 Packard Caribbean

Posted on April 11, 2018 by MCG

See the glamorous Packard Caribbean, new for 1953, cruising the boulevards of the nation’s capital in this original factory promotional clip. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Packard Caribbean, Packard

Video: Introducing the 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on April 10, 2018 by MCG

For Chevrolet, the 1961 model year brought a fresh styling theme and a powerful new engine, the famed 409 V8. Here’s the pitch on the bow-tie brand’s flagship for ’61, the Impala. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet Impala, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for April 9, 2018

Posted on April 9, 2018 by MCG

Support events for the Indianapolis 500 this May will include a special celebration for the cars of the Indy roadster era. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: A Three-Minute History of Holden

Posted on April 8, 2018 by MCG

Alas, the Holden division of General Motors no longer produces cars on Australian soil. Here’s a quick retrospective on one of the nation’s most beloved brands.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Holden

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